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Conversational Japanese

会話日本語 (Kaiwa Nihongo). Let’s learn Japanese communication.

Useful Japanese Expressions (Lessons 1–17)

How to Say Goodbye in Japanese

Saying goodbye in Japanese isn’t just about “Sayounara”! Depending on the situation, different phrases are used. Let’s go through some common ones! 1. さようなら (Sayounara) – Formal & long-term goodbye This is a serious goodbye, used when you won’t see someone for a long time, like moving away or leaving …

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Japanese Question What / Who / Where / Why / When / How

Japanese Question What / Who / Where / Why / When / How 5W1H in Japanese 1. What → なに(nani) これはなに?(kore wa nani?) →”What is this?” 2. Where → どこ(doko) といれはどこ?(toire wa doko?) →”Where is the bathroom?” 3. When → いつ(itsu) いつくる?(itsu kuru?) →”When are you coming?” 4. Who → …

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7 Ways to Say “See You” in Japanese

7 Ways to Say “See You” in Japanese 1. またね (matane) →”See you” 2. じゃあね (jaane) →”See you” 3. ばいばい (baibai) →”Good-bye” 4. じゃあまたね (jaa matane) →”See you later” 5. またあした (mata ashita) →”See you tomorrow” 6. またらいしゅう (mata raishuu) →”See you next week” 7. きをつけて (ki o tsukete) →”Take …

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Japanese Phrases for Coffee

Japanese Phrases for Coffee 1. ◯◯をください(◯◯ o kudasai) →”Let me get ◯◯ please” 2. てんない / もちかえりでおねがいします (Tennai / mochikaeri de onegai shimasu) →”For here / To go, please” 3. あいす / ほっと でおねがいします (Aisu / Hotto de onegaishimasu) →”Iced / Hot, please” 4. えす / えむ / える さいずでおねがいします …

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6 Ways to Say Don’t Worry in Japanese

6 Ways to Say Don’t Worry in Japanese ✅ Casual / Friendly 1. もんだいないよ (Mondai nai yo) →”No problem!” 2. きにしなくていいよ (Ki ni shinakute ii yo) →”You don’t need to worry!” ✅ Neutral 3. だいじょうぶですよ (Daijoubu desu yo) →”It’s okay.” / “I’m fine.” 4. きにしないでください (Ki ni shinaide kudasai) →”Please …

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Mastering Japanese Greetings

Mastering Japanese Greetings Communicate in japanese when greeting and making friends Learn how to greet people in Japanese with essential phrases Related Post: Japanese Greetings for Everyday Life 24 Common questions and answers in Japanese

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“And” in Japanese

“And” in Japanese Japanese Words Meaning “And” Related Post: Japanese Sickness Phrase You Must know Learn All Japanese Particles – Part 1

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What to say when eating in Japan?

What to say when eating in Japan? Itadakimasu (いただきます): I humbly receive The term has no direct translation in English but stems from the polite form of itadaku, “to receive”, and is said before every meal. It is a statement that represents gratitude for the lives of plants and animals …

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20 Japanese Survival Phrases

20 Essential Japanese Phrases for Travelers to Japan Related Post: How to Say “Excuse Me” in Japanese Personal pronouns and demonstrative pronouns in Japanese

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